Airlines are adding newer but tighter and narrower seats in Economy Class seating. Such is the case on the Boeing 777, as airlines like British Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways have already transitioned from 9 abreast to 10 abreast seating (3-3-3 to 3-4-3 configuration) in Economy Class.
So, which airlines still offer wider seating 9 abreast on their Boeing 777?
Airlines use 3-3-3 configuration on B777
Japan Airlines leads the pack with a generous 34 inches of legroom and 19 inches of seat width, making them an appealing choice for travelers seeking more space.
Japan Airlines
- Legroom: 34 inches
- Seat Width: 19 inches
Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777-300/ERs feature the new JAL Sky Wider Economy Class. These seats have been redesigned to be slimmer, providing about 3.9 inches (10 cm) of extra legroom and 0.8 inches (2 cm) of extra seat width.
JAL deploys its B777-300ERs primarily on International routes to the US and Europe alongside a few Asian routes.
Singapore Airlines
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 19 inches
Joining its Asia-Pacific counterparts is Singapore Airlines, offering 32 inches of legroom and 19 inches of seat width in its Boeing 777-300/ERs. These B777s feature 184 standard Economy Class seats and are deployed on medium to long-haul routes.
EVA Air
- Legroom: 33 inches
- Seat Width: 18.3 inches
EVA Air, known for its comfortable cabins, offers 33 inches of legroom and 18.3 inches of seat width in its Boeing 777s.
However, it’s important to note that some of the carrier’s 777-300/ERs feature a 3-4-3 configuration (353-seater Boeing 777s), so be sure to check the layout when booking.
Korean Air
- Legroom: 33 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Korean Air also offers 33 inches of legroom and 18 inches of seat width on board its Boeing 777-300/ERs. These Boeing 777s are configured in a three-class configuration including 227 Economy Class seats.
Asiana
- Legroom: 33 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Similar to its Korean counterpart, with a 3-3-3 configuration in its Boeing 777-200/ERs, Asiana ensures 33 inches of legroom and 18 inches of seat width, giving you wider space to unwind and enjoy your travels. Asiana’s 777s are usually deployed on long-haul routes with the likes of Sydney and Istanbul.
Saudia
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 18.5 inches
Some of Saudia’s 777-300/ERs are equipped with a 3-3-3 configuration. These B777 flies primarily to London, Paris, and the U.S.
Not all aircraft in Saudia’s fleet have this layout. Ensure you choose the right flight configuration for your comfort as many of their B777s feature 3-4-3 configuration, primarily used to Asian destinations.
Air China
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Currently, Air China operates a fleet of 28 Boeing 777-300/ERs and they feature 32 inches of legroom and 18 inches of seat width in Economy class.
Air China’s B777-300ERs are usually deployed on international routes to London, Frankfurt, Moscow, and Sydney among others, as well as on a handful of domestic routes from Beijing and Shanghai.
Thai Airways
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
As of October 2023, Thai Airways operates a fleet of 23 Boeing 777s including 6 B777-200/ERs and 17 B777-300/ERs. All of these B777s are configured in a two-class configuration with Royal Silk Business and Economy Class seats.
Kuwait Airways
- Legroom: 32-35 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Kuwait Airways operates ten Boeing 777-300/ERs which are configured in a three-class configuration and they are deployed on flights to London, Dhaka, Bangkok, Manila, Mumbai, and a handful of other medium-haul routes. The forward Economy section has excellent leg room.
EL AL
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
EL AL’s Boeing 777-200/ERs, offers an 186 Economy Class seats.
However, it’s important to note that one of the carrier’s 777-200/ERs features a 3-4-3 configuration, there will be 3 more 777-200/ER transitioning to 3-4-3 configuration in the near future.
Ethiopian Airlines
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 17 inches
Currently, Ethiopian operates 10 Boeing 777s including 6 B777-200LRs and 4 B777-300/ERs.
Garuda Indonesia
- Legroom: 32 inches
- Seat Width: 17 inches
As of October 2023, Garuda Indonesia operates a fleet of 8 Boeing 777-300/ERs which are heavily deployed on long-haul flights.
Turkish Airlines
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300/ERs feature a two-class configuration with 49 Business Class flatbed seats and 300 standard Economy seats.
Air India
- Legroom: 31-34 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Air India’s Boeing 777s offer variable legroom, ranging from 31 to 34 inches, with a consistent 18 inches of seat width. It’s worth noting that the 777-300/ER variant offers 31 inches of legroom, while the 777-200/LR provides 34 inches of legroom
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
Travelers aboard Biman Bangladesh Airlines’s Boeing 777-300/ERs in Economy Class can expect 31-inch of legroom and 18-inch of seat width. These aircraft feature 384 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.
Egyptair
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 18 inches
On the Boeing 777-300/ERs, Egyptair offers 297 Economy Class seats. Egyptair currently operates six Boeing 777-300/ERs.
China Southern
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 17.2 inches
China Southern’s Boeing 777-300/ERs are configured in a four-class configuration including 227 standard Economy seats.
Pakistan International Airlines
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 17 inches
Currently, the Pakistani flag carrier operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 777s including 6 B777-200/ERs, 4 B777-300/ERs, and two B777-200/LRs.
TAAG Angola Airlines
- Legroom: 31 inches
- Seat Width: 17 inches
TAAG Angola Airlines currently operates three B777-200/ERs and five B777-300/ERs. Even though, the B777-200/ERs feature 3-4-3 Economy class configuration, the B777-300/ERs which are deployed on long haul routes are configured with 3-3-3 seating.
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- Legroom: 34 inches
- Seat Width: 16.5 inches
Japanese carriers appear to excel in providing a bit larger legroom, with both ANA and Japan Airlines offering a comfortable 34 inches of legroom. However, contrary to the 3-3-3 configuration, some of the older ANA’s B777s offer 9-abreast seating in a unique 2-4-3 configuration.
*Note that six of the recently delivered Boeing 777-300/ERs feature 3-4-3 Economy Class seating and the older ones are also being reconfigured to this configuration.
Summary
| Airlines Legroom and Width on B777 (in 3-3-3 configuration) | ||
| Airlines | Legroom (inches) | Width (inches) |
| Air China | 32 | 18 |
| Air India | 31 on 777-300/ER 34 on 777-200/LR | 18 |
| ANA | 34 (Old config 777-300/ER) | 18 (2-4-3 config) |
| Asiana | 33 | 18 |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines | 31 | 18 |
| China Southern | 31 | 17.2 |
| Egyptair | 31 | 18 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 32 | 17 |
| EVA Air | 33 | 18.3 |
| EL AL | 32 (Old config 777-200/ER) | 18 |
| Garuda Indonesia | 32 | 17 |
| Japan Airlines | 34 | 19 |
| Korean Air | 33 | 18 |
| Kuwait Airways | 32 | 18 |
| Pakistan Airlines | 31 | 17 |
| Saudia | 32 (Selected 3 Class 77W) | 18.5 |
| Singapore Airlines | 32 | 19 |
| TAAG | 31 (777-300/ER only) | 17 |
| Thai Airways | 32 | 18 |
| Turkish Airlines | 31 | 18 |
Source: SeatMaps, Airline Websites